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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Thinking of You Chords – Harmonica
Katy Perry’s emotional ballad about longing for a lost love while with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the song’s tender mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Bridge
Am
F
C
G
Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Outro
C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Thinking of You"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Thinking of You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Thinking of You" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Thinking of You"?
It was written by Katy Perry, and released in 2008.